In a world full of cranky faces, a smile can do more than a lot. It is said that 'the expression one wears on
one’s face is far more important than the clothes one wears on one’s back.
That saying is not balderdash. It is true and well refined.
It is easy to wonder why it seems like people don't like you or don't want to be close to you in anyway, even if they have not conversed with you before. Let me let you in on a little secret which might be the solution. All you need to do is smile more, even if it's unconditionally.
At school, I honestly had a hard time relating with most of the teachers and other staff. Most of them seemed unapproachable because of their facial expressions. You would think they don't even like themselves.
But there was one teacher who stood out. He always had a smile on his face. It was as though it was impossible for him not to smile just like how it is impossible for you not to think. I felt so comfortable meeting with him anytime I felt like that because I knew that even if he was very busy, he would always be welcoming. We also did have a lot in common.
I didn't even realise why it was so easy to approach him even after I graduated until I recently came across a chapter in a book that talks about smiling. After reading about it, the first person that came to my mind was him.
How does smiling help you as a person?
Apart from relieving stress and pain and increasing lifespan, it does a whole lot more for you as it helps the people around you.
Smiling is contagious: Try this. Next time you greet someone, do it with a smile. Or maybe when you're waiting in a room with people and everywhere looks glum, just start smiling and speak to someone beside you gently. Give it 3 minutes or so and everyone in the room is smiling and involved in the conversation.
Smiling makes you more attractive: I'll tell you over and over again. Even if you feel like the ugliest person in the planet, when you find reasons to keep yourself smiling everyday, you'll naturally look more attractive to people
You'll make more friends: Someone who smiles a lot is a lot more approachable than a grouch. You'll in essence make a whole lot of friends.
A smile is enough to improve your self-confidence: When you leave your home next time for a walk, try smiling all through the way. You'll notice that you'll feel a lot more confident in yourself and can easily relate with anybody.
You'll automatically stay positive: When you smile a lot, you'll begin to see the good that's all around you.
A smile, even if it is a forced one is enough to lift your spirit for the day.
Thank you.
Let's Go Hive!